Weekend update: Balmoral qualifiers galore
Local equestrian reports, results and photos, as well as news
Hi folks,
Once again, our local equine activities have been so busy that a second instalment is required! Here is an update with links to coverage of some more of the competitions held over the last weekend in March.
With the show just over a month away, Balmoral qualifiers are in full flight and some talented combinations have secured their places to compete at Balmoral Park, in the show jumping and the performance horse classes, as well as the schools’ team championship. Best of luck to them all!
This Horse&Field newsletter brings you the second instalment of latest equine news, as well as reports, results and pictures from local competitions and events over the past week or so, including RUAS Balmoral Irish Draught and Star of the Future Performance Qualifiers at Gransha; Schools’ show jumping including a Balmoral schools’ team qualifier hosted by Route Hunt Branch of the Pony Club in Coleraine; RUAS Balmoral show jumping qualifiers at The Meadows; news of an official vehicle partner at Down Royal Racecourse; local news following a food and drink sustainability event in Belfast; and East Belfast Enterprise has been awarded Belfast Business Promise membership.
Star performances at Gransha RUAS qualifiers
Saturday, March 29 saw Gransha Equestrian Centre, Bangor hosting Irish Draught and Star of the Future Performance Qualifiers.
Nail-biting competition at Coleraine Balmoral Schools' qualifier
There was a great turnout for the Schools’ Show Jumping Competition held on Saturday, March 29 at the RDA Causeway and Glens Arena, Coleraine. Under the auspices of the Route Hunt Pony Club, this included a qualifier for the Bluegrass Schools’ Show Jumping Championships to be held at Balmoral on Saturday, May 18.
Hot competition at Meadows' Balmoral qualifiers
The Meadows Equestrian Centre was a hive of activity on Saturday, March 29, as the Lurgan venue held RUAS Balmoral Qualifiers alongside their regular Horse Show.
Charles Hurst Toyota takes the reins as Official Vehicle Partner at Down Royal
Down Royal Racecourse is excited to announce Charles Hurst Toyota as its Official Vehicle Partner for 2025. This dynamic new partnership will see the leading Northen Ireland car brand proudly showcased at a variety of top race meetings throughout this year, offering racegoers an exclusive opportunity to see and experience the latest exciting Toyota rang…
Belfast Flavours Event explores sustainability
An event hosted by Belfast Flavours, The Belfast Food and Drink Collective, has explored future-proofing the food and drink sector in the city through practical sustainability.
Lord Mayor congratulates East Belfast Enterprise
Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, was joined by The High Sheriff Councillor Fiona McAteer, in congratulating East Belfast Enterprise on being the first enterprise agency to be awarded Belfast Business Promise Member status.
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